Technological World for August 24, consumer tech: Samsung's latest folding and wearable tech devices release on Friday

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In an online event earlier this month, Samsung showed off the latest versions of its folding and wearable technology. All of this new stuff becomes available on Friday (August 26).

Smartphones

The Galaxy Z Flip4 and the Galaxy Z Fold4 are the latest iterations in the folding device category (which Samsung seems to be the sole occupant of these days).

While these two smartphones both fold, they are being aimed at distinct user groups. The Flip4 ($1,260 for 128 GB, $1,330 for 256 GB, $1,500 for 512 GB), which folds arcoss the width, is more of a lifestyle device, with two 12 MP cameras on the front and a 10 MP selfie camera.

The Fold4 ($2,270 for 256 MB, $2,430 for 512 MB), which folds down the length, is positioned as more of a productivity device which can be unfolded when you need more screen and the device supports the S Pen stylus.

Wearables

The latest version of Samsung’s Galaxy Buds2 Pro ($290) has improved active noise cancelling, and they will detect if you’re talking and will automatically disconnect ANC so you don’t need to remove them.

And if you’ve got a Samsung TV, you can connect the Buds2 Pro wirelessly, and if you get a call on your phone you can take the call without needing to disconnect from the TV.

And Samsung’s introducing two new watches, the Galaxy Watch5 and the Galaxy Watch5 Pro (starting at $349 and $559 for the Pro).

The Watch5 comes in 40 mm and 44 mm sizes, and the Watch5 Pro is 45 mm, and both models come in Bluetooth only, or Bluetooth and LTE, if you want to use the watch while away from your connected mobile.

The Watch5 series introduces sensors that allow for monitoring of heart rate and ECG.

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